With lockdown level 4 regulations set to expire on Monday, the Restaurant Association of South Africa (Rasa) has said the government cannot continue to isolate and prejudice their industry.
Rasa says restaurants in the country have been hit hard during the two-week adjusted level 4 lockdown, putting 70% of employees on unpaid layoffs.
Their call comes on the backdrop of Saturday’s national coronavirus command council meeting today to discuss the regulations.
Rasa chief executive officer Wendy Alberts said they want proof from the command council that restaurants are a high risk for the transmission of COVID-19.
“We have submitted to the NCC, we would like our restaurants to be opened. We want the presentation of that scientific evidence. They cannot continue to prejudice and isolate our businesses like this, and if it is an alcohol issue let’s have a separate discussion on alcohol. But with takeaways and the financial margins that we are getting out of takeaway is crippling for our business.
-EWN
In other news – Meet Scandal actress Pasi Koetle (Dintle’s) beautiful Sister
This Saturday, 10 July 2021, marks the birthday of the sister of beloved South African actress and businesswoman Pasi Koetle, who has taken to social media to wish her sibling a happy birthday. It appears she wanted to take her out on a yacht but is restricted by the lockdown regulations.
Full names, Rakgadi Sedy Koetle – Pasi’s sister is a businesswoman, a brand ambassador and a mother. The actress hardly ever shows off her family on social media, but when she does, she makes sure it’s very special. Learn More
